Concealed Cisterns & Wall Frames

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Concealed Cisterns & Wall Frames

A concealed cistern is just as its name suggests – a cistern which is hidden from view in your bathroom because it sits in a wall cavity (or in a specially designed unit, preferably matching your existing bathroom furniture). The concealed cistern is still attached to the toilet bowl and the whole unit is relatively easy to install in the sense a confident and enthusiastic DIY’er would probably be able to manage it without having to call the assistance of professional plumbers.

The overall effect of a concealed cistern is a much smarter, tidier and elegant looking bathroom, making the Back to Wall or Wall Hung toilet particularly suited to a contemporary minimalist style bathroom and which, in turn, makes a concealed cistern ideal for a space-compromised smaller bathroom.

Why you need a wall frame

If you’re looking at using a concealed cistern for a Wall Hung toilet then you will need a wall frame to carry the weight of the toilet bowl and to accommodate the cistern itself. These are available for bidets as well as toilets and in a wide range of sizes. It’s important though to ensure the cistern is compatible with the toilet bowl otherwise the system won’t work.

How does a concealed system work today?

Most concealed systems operate by means of a valve and a cable or pneumatics (the latter being less likely to need replacing and hence the more popular). The flush can be the popular push button eco-friendly dual system – available in mainly three or six litre flush operations – or a traditional lever pull handle. The latter uses a cable and ball system and, like the cable system, is more likely to require replacing more often.